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Senior Building Maintenance Worker (8212C), Facilities Services - 39699 About Berkeley

At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.

The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature. Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world.

We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at Berkeley, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles, our Principles of Community, and our Strategic Plan.

Departmental Overview

Facilities Services is comprised of eight units which include: Campus Recycling and Refuse Services, Custodial Services, Customer Service Center, Engineering and Technical Services, Environmental Services, Grounds Operations, Shops, and People's Park. Facilities Services works to maintain a campus built environment that is conducive to teaching, learning and research. We strive to continuously improve the campus in partnership with all members of the campus community. The Electrical Shop is responsible for the maintenance and repair of electrical apparatus on the Berkeley campus. Under the direct supervision of the Sr. Superintendent of the Electrical Shop, this position supports the electrical unit by assisting with installation and repair of all lighting systems.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: August 3, 2022.

Responsibilities

Support to Electrical Shop

• Perform inspection, maintenance, testing, alteration, installation, trouble-shooting and repair of all lighting systems and all related emergency electronic/electrical components and systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair lighting failures from the wall switch to the installation of all types of diffusers.
• Maintain all systems including H.I.D., incandescent and fluorescent fixtures.
• Test emergency lighting systems and make repairs as necessary.

Administrative/ Technical Duties

• Use information to track work orders for job completion.
• Inspect assigned areas to determine needs and priorities for care, plan work activities schedule, make recommendations and assist in the selection of equipment and materials needed; keep extensive work records and prepare detailed reports of work done, time spent and materials utilized.

Safety

• Adhere to all university and departmental safety guidelines.
• Attend job-related and safety training as required.

Other Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience repairing and updating/retrofitting all types of ballasts, switches, sockets, fuses, lamps, photocells, motion sensors and diffusers.
• Knowledge of electrical circuitry, inverter systems, wall packs and battery maintenance.
• Must possess excellent communication skills and ability to interact in a positive manner with the campus community including students, building managers, academic personnel, and craft personnel, in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to read blueprints and wiring diagrams to find electrical panels, lighting breakers and to install, emergency back-up batteries and dimming ballasts in all types of fixtures.
• Knowledge and understanding of safe work practices.
• Sufficient writing and computer skills to complete forms, job status reports, logs, etc.
• Intimate knowledge of the dangers associated with electrical systems up to 480V and the ability and willingness to utilize lockout/tag out procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
• Ability to work safely off ladders, lifts, scaffolding and other devices intended for working in high spaces.

Salary & Benefits

• This is a full-time (40 hours/week), non-exempt, career position, eligible for full UC benefits.
• This position is a non-exempt, bi-weekly paid position. Hourly pay for this role is $24.08 (Step 1.0).
• For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

How to Apply

Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment when applying. Please upload the document in the Resume section, then skip the (optional) Cover Letter upload section.

Driving Required

A valid driver's license and DMV check for driving record is required.

Other Information

This position is governed by the terms and conditions in the agreement for the Service Unit (SX) between the University of California and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). The current bargaining agreement manual can be found at:

http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/sx/index.html

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Physical Exam

Employment is contingent upon passing a physical exam.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant see:

https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see:
http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct



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